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State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
I. Unsupportive family structures can often lead to drug abuse in young individuals.
II. It is never advisable to inform the parents about their child’s addiction as it would create unnecessary panic.
III. Seeking professional help is not advisable for adolescents as it may limit their job prospects in the future.
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
I. Unsupportive family structures can often lead to drug abuse in young individuals.
II. It is never advisable to inform the parents about their child’s addiction as it would create unnecessary panic.
III. Seeking professional help is not advisable for adolescents as it may limit their job prospects in the future.
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The correct option is D I - T, II - F, III - F
The transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood is called adolescence. Approximately the period between 12-18 years of age is considered to be the adolescent phase of an individual’s life.
Adolescents undergo major physical and psychological development during this phase which creates a lot of stress and anxiety in their minds.
Not only do adolescents struggle with understanding the changes in their body and emotions as they attain sexual maturity, but also with complicated decision making, impulse control, etc. They are often torn between choices in life and struggle for independence and acknowledgement of their thoughts, beliefs and opinions by others.
When families become highly unsupportive of an adolescent’s choices, ambitions or opinions they put the young individual in a lot of stress, anxiety and frustration. Such an adolescent may resort to bad habits such as drug abuse to enforce a feeling of independence and seek attention by defying elders and being rebellious.
Thus, statement I is true.
Drug and alcohol usage brings in a sense of immediate euphoria, a temporary sense of well-being in the struggling minds of adolescents and helps them escape reality. The incorrect psychological attachment to these perceived benefits triggers them to use these substances regularly, which ultimately leads to addiction.
Their indulgence into drug abuse can be identified by looking for certain warning signs such as drop in academic performance, irregularity in school or college, deteriorating relations with family and friends, increased aggressiveness, etc. Parents and teachers should be alert in identifying the warning signs.
Whosoever identifies these symptoms or comes across the fact that an adolescent has indulged into drug abuse, should immediately inform the parents so that they can take the necessary steps to deal with the situation. Parents can seek the help of trusted friends to get to the root of the problem as an adolescent is more likely to vent out in front of a friend than a guardian.
Seeking professional help from guidance counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists or rehabilitation centres can effectively help in getting rid of addiction by using psychological advice and medications. The care and treatment provided is extremely confidential of the patient's identity. Seeking professional help does not limit the job prospects in the future for adolescents.
Thus, statements II and III are false.
The transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood is called adolescence. Approximately the period between 12-18 years of age is considered to be the adolescent phase of an individual’s life.
Adolescents undergo major physical and psychological development during this phase which creates a lot of stress and anxiety in their minds.
Not only do adolescents struggle with understanding the changes in their body and emotions as they attain sexual maturity, but also with complicated decision making, impulse control, etc. They are often torn between choices in life and struggle for independence and acknowledgement of their thoughts, beliefs and opinions by others.
When families become highly unsupportive of an adolescent’s choices, ambitions or opinions they put the young individual in a lot of stress, anxiety and frustration. Such an adolescent may resort to bad habits such as drug abuse to enforce a feeling of independence and seek attention by defying elders and being rebellious.
Thus, statement I is true.
Drug and alcohol usage brings in a sense of immediate euphoria, a temporary sense of well-being in the struggling minds of adolescents and helps them escape reality. The incorrect psychological attachment to these perceived benefits triggers them to use these substances regularly, which ultimately leads to addiction.
Their indulgence into drug abuse can be identified by looking for certain warning signs such as drop in academic performance, irregularity in school or college, deteriorating relations with family and friends, increased aggressiveness, etc. Parents and teachers should be alert in identifying the warning signs.
Whosoever identifies these symptoms or comes across the fact that an adolescent has indulged into drug abuse, should immediately inform the parents so that they can take the necessary steps to deal with the situation. Parents can seek the help of trusted friends to get to the root of the problem as an adolescent is more likely to vent out in front of a friend than a guardian.
Seeking professional help from guidance counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists or rehabilitation centres can effectively help in getting rid of addiction by using psychological advice and medications. The care and treatment provided is extremely confidential of the patient's identity. Seeking professional help does not limit the job prospects in the future for adolescents.
Thus, statements II and III are false.
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